Ohio opens 2 former weigh stations for truck parking
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the opening of two new truck parking lots. The locations in Medina County, along
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Strong November Class 8 tractor orders likely pushed backlog, according to ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary North American (NA) Class 8 tractor net orders in November were 33,000 units, while NA Classes 5-7 net orders were 21,400
New report suggests US isn’t ready for mass vehicle electrification
WASHINGTON — Full electrification of the U.S. vehicle fleet would require a very large percentage of the country’s current electricity generation, and some states would
Whip Around launches new program to help drivers, fleets with digital documents
CHARLOTTE, NC — Document digitization company Whip Around has launched a new management solution for fleet managers and drivers that’s designed to improve compliance. “Fleets
I-95 northbound in Fredericksburg area to experience heavy traffic Dec. 5-7
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Interstate 95 northbound travelers planning to pass through the Fredericksburg area between 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, and 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7,
Nebraska extends regulations waiver for truckers hauling fuel
LINCOLN – Nebraska acting Gov. Mike Foley has signed Executive Order 22-07 to extend emergency relief from regional fuel shortages. The order temporarily allows drivers
Love’s Travel Stops, Operation Homefront distribute holiday meal kits to military families
OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops and Operation Homefront have partnered for the third-straight year to distribute 150 meal kits to preregistered families through Operation
South Carolina celebrates deepening of Charleston’s port
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina has deepened the Charleston’s port to make sure it can take in any ship and remains one of the largest
Averitt named Carrier of the Year by Coca-Cola
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express was recently honored by Coca-Cola’s Parts and Equipment division as its 2022 Supply Chain LTL Carrier of the Year. Coca-Cola
Navistar recalls certain models due to faulty hex flange lock nuts
WASHINGTON — More than 31,000 big trucks and buses are being recalled by Navistar due to improper heat treating on hex flange lock nuts. According
UTAH DOT tests howitzers to prepare for avalanche season
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) crews have begun test-firing howitzers in Big and Little Cottonwood canyons ahead of the state’s avalanche
MPDA lauds companies, drivers supporting Wreaths Across America
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — The Maine Professional Drivers Association (MPDA) is recognizing some of their supporting member companies and drivers who have donated their time
Truck driver found clinging from bridge after big rig plunges into river
HAMMOND, Ind. – A fiery accident in the wee hours of Dec. 2 left a truck driver clinging to a bridge support above Indiana’s Calumet
2 Louisiana residents plea guilty to big rig crash scheme
NEW ORLEANS — Two Louisiana residents have pleaded guilty in connection to a scheme to collect insurance money from staged car crashes involving 18-wheelers. United
Tennessee roads plan mulls toll lanes, electric car fee hike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is considering allowing express toll lanes on highways and tripling a fee for electric car owners as he
Big oil’s high fuel prices focus of California special legislative session
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — At Gov. Gavin Newsom’s prompting, California lawmakers kicked off a special legislative session on Monday to consider punishing big oil companies for
Bridgestone Americas names new president of its Commercial Truck Group
NASHVILLE — Bridgestone Americas has named Steve Hoeft as president of its Commercial Truck Group, effective immediately. The Commercial Truck Group includes the company’s Truck
Uber Freight, Aurora add autonomous trucking routes in Texas
DALLAS — Uber Freight and Aurora have announced that they will be autonomously hauling freight between Dallas/Fort Worth and El Paso, Texas, for packing solutions
Fire destroys San Antonio Flying J truck stop
SAN ANTONIO — A fire that started in the kitchen of Denny’s restaurant burned down a Flying J Truckstop on the east side of San
Love’s celebrates 12 Days of Christmas with daily prizes for drivers, donation to St. ChristopherÂ
OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating professional drivers and the holiday season with its third annual 12 Days of Christmas giveaway. Customers can